Barrington
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As new school year dawns, some parents urge schools to use technology less in classroomsAug 10, 2026 7:25 pm - As part of a growing national movement, more and more suburban parents fearing technology’s detrimental impact on their children’s cognitive abilities and social-emotional skills are calling for scaling back on its use.
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Route 59 in North Barrington to close for a monthAug 10, 2026 7:20 pm - Route 59 from Cuba Road to Route 22 in North Barrington will be closed to traffic for more than a month beginning Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sept. 15.
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Why a Barrington entrepreneur left the corporate world to help seniorsAug 10, 2026 5:24 pm - Chris Czachor spent more than 20 years in corporate marketing.Now the Barrington resident has stepped away from the corporate world and is flexing his entrepreneurial muscles by helping seniors aging in place stay in their homes.
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Fight catalytic converter theft with a free label at AAA eventAug 10, 2026 4:51 pm - Converter thefts have decreased in recent years, but it’s still expensive to replace one.
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Lake Michigan water project officially underway in Lake ZurichAug 10, 2026 4:29 pm - The first phase of bringing Lake Michigan water to Lake Zurich is about to begin with construction of a pump station and a 1 million-gallon reservoir.
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Man dies from injuries two weeks after e-scooter crashAug 10, 2026 12:06 pm - A 60-year-old Park City man has died from his injuries two weeks after his e-scooter was involved in a crash along northbound Route 41 near the Grand Avenue exit in Gurnee.
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High school football 2026: Scouting the MSL WestAug 10, 2026 7:48 am - Barrington Last year: 10-2, 5-0 (First in MSL West) Coach: Joe Sanchez Top returning players: Lamar Osterhues (5-7, 170, Jr., RB); Jack Kavanagh (6-3, 30...
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‘Seen, valued and supported’: Kids Above All holds annual backpack driveAug 10, 2026 4:26 am - The new school year is approaching, and while that can bring excitement to many students, for others it can cause anxiety.To ensure every child begins the year fully prepared, Kids Above All is holding its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive now through Aug. 20.
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‘A shock wave through our community’: Fatal crash raising questions about boat safetyAug 08, 2026 1:57 pm - The fatal crash July 25 on the Fox River in McHenry has made the possibility of imposing speed limits, expanding no-wake zones or other measures to improve safety a hot topic.
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Critics of Grayslake data center plan sue to stop constructionAug 07, 2026 1:42 pm - Opponents of a planned data center in Grayslake are suing to stop the project.